Dr. Kim Mcdonough

Biography

Kim McDonough is a Professor of Applied Linguistics at Concordia University, where she has been a faculty member since 2010. Her research focuses on psycholinguistic approaches to language acquisition and classroom-based research, with particular interests in language writing development and task-based language teaching. McDonough's work explores the development of oral and written communicative tasks that promote peer interaction in foreign language classrooms. She has examined the use of visual cues in face-to-face conversation and has conducted assessments of disciplinary writing. McDonough holds a PhD in Applied Linguistics from Georgetown University (2001) and has held several academic positions, including Associate Professor and Assistant Professor roles at Northern Arizona University and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Her recent projects involve tackling linguistic reverse stereotyping and investigating discrimination experiences among university students. She has received multiple grants for her research initiatives, including funding from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada. McDonough's publications have appeared in journals such as Language Awareness and TESOL Journal, covering topics related to language comprehension and teaching methodologies.

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